In a world that seems indifferent, you can stand out by making a difference. As a healthcare scholar, you will play a vital role in Singapore’s future by ensuring the health and well-being of our nation’s most important asset: our people. Discover the opportunities and potential of a healthcare scholarship and prepare to make your mark where it really matters.

Mid-Term Healthcare Merit Award

ABOUT THE MID-TERM HEALTHCARE MERIT AWARD
This scholarship is offered to outstanding students currently pursuing a diploma in relevant health science disciplines at a local polytechnic, or pursuing a relevant health science degree at local universities, or MOHH-approved overseas universities.

WHO WE LOOK FOR
We will be looking for outstanding diploma students or undergraduates who are passionate about joining Singapore’s public healthcare sector upon graduation, while demonstrating academic excellence, strong leadership qualities and community spirit. Applicants must:

Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who intends to take up Singapore citizenship before the award is confirmed;

Achieve outstanding academic results, expecting to graduate with at least a Diploma with Merit (for current diploma students) or at least 2nd Upper Honours or equivalent (for current undergraduates)

Possess good Co-Curricular Activities record

Have completed at least one semester of study in Health Science disciplines at either local polytechnics, local universities or reputable overseas universities

Have a passion for public healthcare sector

Have strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills

COURSES OF STUDY

Diagnostic Radiography

Dietetics

Medical Social Work

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Orthoptics

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Radiation Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Prosthetics & Orthotics

Speech Therapy

APPLICATION & INTERVIEWS
The application cycle is will start from 1 Sep 2018 to 31 Mar 2019. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend either a face-to-face or SKYPE selection interview (for overseas applicants) at the earliest possible.

Interviews will be conducted from Jan – Jun each year.

KEEN TO FIND OUT MORE?
For more details, please refer to the FAQ section. For enquiries, please email[email protected].